The mission of the Office of School Facilities (OSF) is to ensure a healthy, safe, and accessible school learning environment for the Students, Teachers and Staff Members in all public schools within the State of South Carolina. This is accomplished through effective building code administration and enforcement. The OSF serves as the building official and implements and enforces the applicable building codes, regulatory or statutory requirements and those requirements set forth in the South Carolina School Facilities Planning and Construction Guide. The OSF is responsible for the review of construction documents, the issuance of Building Permits, conducting inspections and issuing the Certificates of Occupancy for all new construction, additions, renovations and alterations within all School District properties. Additional responsibilities include the administration of certain building fund programs as well as providing facility-related technical and educational assistance to a broad group of customers; including architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors and school district personnel.